Joint Russian-US crew blasts off for space station

Last Updated: Thursday, September 26, 2013, 09:06

A Russian Soyuz rocket blasted off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Wednesday to deliver three new crew members to the International Space Station.

Gary Barlow solo album features Elton John duet?

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 25, 2013, 13:36

Singer Gary Barlow`s upcoming solo album will reportedly feature a duet with musician Elton John.

Orbital Sciences spacecraft`s docking at ISS delayed to Saturday

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 24, 2013, 09:01

A traffic jam at the International Space Station is prompting a second delay in the arrival of a new commercial cargo ship that is making a test run to the orbital outpost.

Ankara police buildings attacked by rocket fire: Report

Last Updated: Saturday, September 21, 2013, 10:18

A police headquarters building came under attack from rocket fire in the Turkish capital Ankara on Friday, however there were no victims, a media report said.

US launches unmanned Antares rocket to ISS

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 21:42

Orbital Sciences Corp launched the first flight of its unmanned Antares rocket today to the International Space Station, as NASA forges ahead with its plan to privatise US space missions.

Lady Gaga `avoiding` Elton John`s calls

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 17:02

Elton John fears that his longtime friend Lady Gaga has fallen out with him, as she is not taking his calls.

NASA clears Orbital Sciences for test flight to ISS

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 10:18

NASA on Monday cleared a second commercial company to launch a cargo ship to the International Space Station, with blastoff slated this week from a Virginia spaceport.

Elton John inspired by Bob Dylan

Last Updated: Monday, September 16, 2013, 15:19

Elton John has revealed he saw Bob Dylan as an inspiration, and the legendary American singer`s 2006 album `Modern Times` persuaded him to keep making his own music.

Japan launches its new solid-fuel Epsilon rocket

Last Updated: Saturday, September 14, 2013, 15:33

Japan launched Saturday its new solid-fuel rocket, the Epsilon, after a delay in late August, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) said.

NASA releases image of frog photobombing LADEE’s launch

Last Updated: Saturday, September 14, 2013, 00:06

A frog took a giant leap and photobombed LADEE spacecraft`s launch last week.

Japan sets new date for satellite rocket launch

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 10, 2013, 00:00

Japan`s state-run space agency Monday said the launch of its next-generation solid-fuel rocket had been rescheduled for September 14 after the first attempt was suspended seconds before lift-off.